Media Relations Executive
This is an open vacancy with one of our clients.
- Experience
- 1–5 years
- Where
- Delhi NCR, Mumbai
- Salary
- ₹3,50,000–₹7,50,000 per year
- Work mode
- On-site, Hybrid
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Qualifications
- Graduate in PR, Mass Communication, Journalism, Marketing or a related discipline
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About the role
One of our prestigious clients is hiring a Media Relations Executive to build steady relationships with journalists and secure fair, accurate coverage. You will handle press outreach day to day and make sure every media enquiry gets a prompt, useful response.
What you'll do
- Build and update media lists of journalists, editors and publications relevant to each brief.
- Draft press releases, pitch notes and media statements that are clear, accurate and newsworthy.
- Pitch stories to journalists and follow up persistently but courteously to secure coverage.
- Respond to media enquiries quickly, gathering facts and approved responses from spokespeople.
- Arrange interviews and briefings, preparing spokespeople with background notes on each journalist.
- Track coverage, compile media reports and note which approaches worked for future outreach.
What you'll bring
- 1–5 years of experience in media relations, public relations or journalism.
- A graduate degree in PR, Mass Communication, Journalism, Marketing or a related discipline.
- Strong writing skills for releases, pitches and short-notice statements.
- Confident communication with journalists, including handling a no gracefully.
- Disciplined follow-up and record keeping across many parallel conversations.
Good to have
- An existing network of contacts among journalists and editors.
- Exposure to reactive media handling, including crisis or breaking-news situations.
- Familiarity with media monitoring and coverage evaluation methods.